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Muffin vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between muffin and gouda cheese?

  • Muffin is richer in vitamin K, manganese, and choline, yet gouda cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 74% higher.
  • Muffin has 41 times more manganese than gouda cheese. Muffin has 0.449mg of manganese, while gouda cheese has 0.011mg.
  • Muffin contains less sodium.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index than muffin.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cheese, gouda types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 210% 11% 9% 12% 106% 234% 107% 1.4% 79%
Contains more IronIron +441.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3981.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1490.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +954.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +274%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.8%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Muffin
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 55% 4.8% 7.5% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +579.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1604.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +500.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +862.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2287.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +455.5%
Contains more FatsFats +70.8%
Contains more WaterWater +66.1%
Contains more OtherOther +166.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
68% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1133.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Gouda cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.844g 17.614g 67%
Calcium 44mg 700mg 66%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.54µg 58%
Phosphorus 146mg 546mg 57%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.657g 50%
Protein 4.49g 24.94g 41%
Zinc 0.37mg 3.9mg 32%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 2.3µg 31%
Cholesterol 30mg 114mg 28%
Sodium 336mg 819mg 21%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.011mg 19%
Carbs 53g 2.22g 17%
Fats 16.07g 27.44g 17%
Vitamin A 21µg 165µg 16%
Choline 92.5mg 15.4mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.334mg 13%
Iron 1.3mg 0.24mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.03mg 12%
Selenium 8.2µg 14.5µg 11%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.24mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.063mg 8%
Folate 48µg 21µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 7.747g 7%
Magnesium 10mg 29mg 5%
Fiber 1.1g 0g 4%
Copper 0.06mg 0.036mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.34mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 20IU 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Calories 375kcal 356kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 2.22g N/A
Potassium 121mg 121mg 0%
Sugar 31.47g 2.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 1.431mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 1.032mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin Gouda cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Muffin
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 483mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients
  2. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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